Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for December 17-23, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 over I-75 at Exit 122: Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this project as crews perform bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 61 between the Roane County Line (Log Mile 0) and Midway Drive (Log Mile 2.7): Motorists should be alert for lane closures through this project as crews construct turn lanes in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
BLOUNT COUNTY, US 129 Bridge over Nine Mile Creek at Log Mile 3.15: US 129 is reduced to one lane around the clock in this area and controlled by a temporary traffic signal as crews begin bridge repairs. The bridge is reduced to a single 9 foot travel lane. Traffic in excess of the 9 feet maximum width should follow signed detour route. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions, be prepared to stop and use extreme caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South near Mile Marker 141: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sunday through Thursday as crews perform bridge repair work in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution in this area.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North and South between Mile Markers 145 and 148: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sunday through Thursday as crews perform work in this area. Possible rolling roadblocks may occur during daylight hours at various times for blasting. Motorists should be alert for workers present, reduce speed and use extreme caution in this area
COCKE/JEFFERSON COUNTY, US 411/SR 35 at US 25W: Motorists should be alert for a new traffic patterns and lane shifts through this project. Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures with flagging personnel present at various times through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area.
HAMBLEN COUNTY, SR 160 at Merchants Greene: Motorists should be alert for lane shifts near this intersection as crews perform work through this bridge construction project. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and use extreme caution in this area.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, I-40 West between Mile Markers 419 and 415: On Monday, December 21, 2015, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures through this area between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should expect potential delays, be alert for slowed conditions and use extreme caution approaching this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-640 West between Mile Markers 8 and 3: On Monday, December 21, 2015, motorists should be alert for short duration rolling roadblocks through this area between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning as crews perform attenuator repairs. Motorists should be alert for slowed or stopped conditions and use extreme caution approaching this area.
KNOX COUNTY, I-140 at Kingston Pike: Motorists should be alert for narrowed lanes and workers present on the entrance and exit ramps at this location. Motorists should use extreme caution through this project.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 62 (Oak Ridge Hwy. /Western Ave.) between Schaad Road and I-640: Motorists should be alert for lane closures throughout this widening project. Motorists traveling in this area should be alert for workers and equipment present and be alert for changing traffic conditions, temporary road closures, detours, traffic shifts and use caution through this area. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions and follow signed detour routes. For updated project information, go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/sr-62-western-ave-schaad-to-copper-kettle
KNOX COUNTY, SR 33 Maynardville Highway between Temple Acres Drive and the Union County Line: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures with flagging personnel present at various times as work continues through this widening project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, traffic shifts and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 33 Maynardville Highway between Afton Drive and Emory Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures and lane shifts at various times as work continues through this construction project. The crossover to Andersonville Pike between SR 33 northbound and southbound is closed as crews continue grade work in this area. Traffic on SR 33 northbound wishing to access Andersonville Pike should follow detour signs to the intersection of SR 33 and Emory. Motorists should be alert for workers present, traffic shifts and use extreme caution in this area.
KNOX COUNTY, SR 131 and SR 331 at Harbison Crossroads: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and lane shifts through this project. Motorists should expect possible temporary lane closures at various times with flag persons directing traffic as work continues in this area. Motorists should expect potential delays traveling through this area.
LOUDON COUNTY, US 321/SR 73 between SR 2 and City Park Drive: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures at various times through this project. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions, workers present, construction equipment and use extreme caution through this area. For project information, go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/sr-73-fort-loudoun-dam
LOUDON COUNTY, SR 444 at US 321/SR 73: Motorists should be alert for a possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform construction activities near this location. Motorists should be alert for slowed traffic and use extreme caution in this area.
MORGAN COUNTY, SR 116 Bridge over Stockstill Creek between Main Street and Cemetery Road in Petros: SR 116 in this area is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal as crews begin bridge repairs. Motorists should be alert for changed conditions and use extreme caution in this area.
MORGAN/ROANE COUNTY, US27/SR29 between Whetstone Road and SR 61: Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders and possible temporary lane closures with flagging personnel present at various times throughout this construction project. Motorists should be alert for reduced speeds and use extreme caution in this area.
ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 347 and 356: Motorists should be alert for possible nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning on Sundays through Thursdays through this resurfacing project. Motorists should expect potential delays and use extreme caution in this area.
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 over I-40 at Exit 407: The new I-40 Exit 407 Diverging Diamond interchange is open to traffic. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and pay close attention to signs and pavement markings as they grow accustomed to the new traffic pattern. For project information, go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/i-40-exit-407
SEVIER COUNTY, SR 66 in Sevierville SR 139 (Douglas Dam Rd.) and SR 338 W (Boyd’s Creek Hwy): On Monday, December 21, 2015 and Tuesday, December 22, 2015, motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform paving operations for a lane shift. Motorists should be alert for changing conditions, construction activities and brief traffic stops as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should expect potential delays traveling through this area. For updated project information, go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/highway-66
SULLIVAN COUNTY, US 11E/SR 34 at US 19E/SR 37: The SR 37 roadway alignment, from SR 44 intersection to the new Whitehead Road Intersection in Bluff City, has been opened to traffic. Also open are all exit and on ramps at the State Route 34 and 37 intersections. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and use caution when approaching these intersections. Motorists should also be alert and use caution for construction crews completing final items through this project.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 347 between SR 355 Industry Drive and Lincoln Street: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures as crews perform work on the overhead pedestrian bridge. Motorists should use extreme caution in this area.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, SR 126 between Jared Drive and Lincoln Street: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures and construction activities and use extreme caution through this project.
UNION COUNTY, Existing SR 33 Bridge over Clinch River (Norris Lake) Weight Restrictions: The existing State Route 33 Bridge over Norris Lake is posted with weight limit restrictions and is being strictly enforced. Weight restrictions are: 5 axle vehicles are 35 tons; 3 or 4 axle vehicle is 22 tons; 2 axle vehicles are 20 tons. VEHICLES WEIGHING IN EXCESS OF THE RESTRICTED WEIGHTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE AND MUST FOLLOW A DETOUR ROUTE. Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures with flaggers directing traffic at various times and use extreme caution approaching the bridge.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, I-26 East and West between Mile Markers 10 and 13: Through Thursday, December 17 2015, motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform roadway maintenance in this area. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays and use extreme caution through this area.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, SR 36 between SR 354 and SR 75: Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures throughout the project. These closures should not last more than a few minutes. Traffic has been shifted on SR36 to the inside lanes from Boone Avenue up to Oak Grove. Transitions for these lane shifts are designated by pavement markings and construction barrels. Browns Road is closed but can be accessed via Boones Creek Road. Orchard Avenue is closed. Traffic is still shifted at Spurgeon Island Road. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use caution in this area.
For information on statewide interstate construction motorists can access the Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay website at https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic
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